Josh Smith slams two HRs as Rangers defeat Astros

Jul 14, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Smith (8) celebrates with shortstop Corey Seager (5) after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Josh Smith clubbed a pair of two-run home runs and Josh Sborz…

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Rangers chase series victory in finale vs. Astros

Jul 13, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim (28) congratulates pitcher Kirby Yates (39) after the final out against the Houston Astros during the tenth inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports Given the tenacity the Rangers showed on Saturday en route to a 2-1 victory in 10…

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Home runs propel surging Astros past Rangers

Jul 12, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (2) celebrates shortstop Corey Seager (5) two run home run against the Houston Astros in the sixth inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports Jake Meyers and Alex Bregman slugged solo home runs and Jose Altuve clubbed a three-run…

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Pitching staffs the focus for Astros, Marlins

Jun 21, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Jake Bloss (39) pitches against the Baltimore Orioles in the second inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports With the All-Star break in sight and the Astros on the brink of having survived the first half of the season despite having…

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High-scoring Twins go for series win over Astros

Jun 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson throws to the Tampa Bay Rays in the second inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Twins were prepared for the arrival of the hottest team in baseball, the Houston Astros, for a three-game weekend series in…

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Astros bang out 16 hits, hold off Twins 13-12

Jul 5, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (3) celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a single hit by second baseman Jose Altuve (27) during the second inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports Jeremy Pena recorded his sixth three-hit game of the season…

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Jays eye win in rematch against Astros’ Ronel Blanco

Jun 16, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco (56) reacts to center fielder Chas McCormick (20) catch against the Detroit Tigers in the seventh inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports Houston Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco no-hit the Toronto Blue Jays on April 1 in a 10-0…

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